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gate current [2 records]

Record 1 2012-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
CONT

In order to reduce surge current failures during turn on ..., gate current should be 5 to 10 times the maximum gate current ... required to trigger the triac.

OBS

This term applies to SCRs, thyristors and triacs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
CONT

Le courant de gâchette est désigné par IG. Sa valeur maximale nécessaire pour amorcer tous les thyristors d'une série [...] est IGT.

OBS

Thyristors et triacs.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
CONT

As soon as a positive voltage is applied to T2, this transistor will conduct, a negative GTO gate current will flow , and capacitor C1 will act as a voltage source of 10V.

OBS

This term applies to field-effect transistors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
CONT

Dès qu'une tension positive est appliquée à T2, ce transistor conduit, un courant de grille négatif s'écoule et la capacité C1 agit comme une source de tension de 10V.

OBS

Ce terme s'applique aux transistors à effet de champ.

Spanish

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